Norton Tool Steel Grinding Wheels
& Grinding Wheel Dressing Tools
Possible the single most misunderstood aspect of sharpening is the importance of choosing the right Norton grinding wheel. Most people use the wheels that came on the grinder. These wheels are the worst possible choice. They are almost sure to burn the edge of a cutting tool. The wheels that come on a grinder are very hard, designed to be long wearing while removing stock quickly. The opposite style of Norton grinding wheel is needed for hardened tool steel. For this, a soft Norton Grinding wheel, specially formulated to run cool, is needed. We prefer 60 grit for woodworking tools. Without such a Norton wheel, even the most skilled user is likely to burn an edge. With the correct wheel, you still need to be careful and not push too hard, but you will notice a night and day difference. All of the Norton wheels offered here are especially designed for grinding tool steel. They can also be used occasionally for general purpose grinding, but if you need to use your grinder a lot for non-sharpening related work, we recommend using an all purpose wheel for this work. And don't forget to wear safety goggles. Just because they are at the bottom of this page does not mean that we don't rate them first in importance.
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| Norton Tool Steel Grinding Wheel - Extra-Premium Grade - USA This is the best grinding wheel money can buy for grinding hardened tool steel. We commissioned Norton to formulate for us the very best composition that they possibly could for grinding edge tools. We told Norton that it had to be Made in the Worcester, Mass plant and that it should be the best possible wheel, without regard to cost. Available only in 60 Grit and 6" diameter, these are truly the best grinding wheels that money can buy. |
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| Description | Price | Qty | Buy |
| Norton Extra-Premium USA Made Grinding Wheel 60 grit 6" x 3/4"with 1" to 1/2" arbor (using bushings) | $36.95 |
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Norton "Blue" 3X Tool Steel Grinding Wheel - Premium Grade - Mexico
The Norton 3X Blue grinding wheels are Norton's top-of-the-line stock grinding wheels for tool steel. Unlike the custom wheels that Norton made just for us, these wheels are made in Mexico. They are a great value and are nearly as good as our custom wheels. |
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| Description | Price | Qty | Buy |
| Norton Premium Mexico Made 3X Blue Grinding Wheel 60 grit 6" x 3/4"with 1" to 1/2" arbor (using bushings) | $32.95 |
Norton Tool Steel Grinding Wheel - Standard Grade - China
This is Norton's economy grinding wheel for tool steel grinding. Made in China, these wheels do not have a specific grit. They are made from a mixture of 60 - 80 grit material.
| Description | Price | Qty | Buy |
| Norton Standard Grade China Made Grinding Wheel 60-80 grit (Composition is a mix of grits in this range) 6" x 3/4" with 1" to 1/2" arbor (using bushings) |
$18.00 |
Norton Round Grinding Wheel Dresser - Made in USA
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| Norton H6 Grinding Wheel Dresser
10" overall with handle | $34.95 | |||
| Norton JT-246 Crystolon Dresser Stick - 6" x 1/2" round | $7.95 | |||
Norton Multi-Point Diamond Grinding Wheel Dresser - Made in USA
These Norton dressers are made specifically for the Norton 3X blue wheels. |
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| Description | Price | Qty | Buy | |
| Norton Multi-Point Diamond Grinding Wheel Dresser
10" overall with handle |
$36.95 | |||
Norton Grinding Wheel Dressing Stick - Made in USA
The Norton grinding wheel dressing stick is an economical way to dress any grinding wheel. |
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| Description | Price | Qty | Buy | |
| Norton Grinding Wheel Dressing Stick
6" by 1" by 1" |
$8.95 | |||
Norton Safety Goggles
| Description | Price | Qty | Buy |
| Norton Safety Goggles | $5.95 |
